April 2026 Newsletter

Stake Presidency Message

Building Spiritual Strength: It’s All About the Reps

As I mentioned at stake conference, I’m currently preparing for a half marathon in May. During my training runs, I often listen to a well-known athlete who shares motivational insights.

Over the past few weeks, one phrase she repeats has really stayed with me:

It’s not about how fast you are going…it’s about building strength—and that means it’s all about the reps.

In running, “reps” refers to the repetition of runs week after week. Progress doesn’t come from one great run – it comes from consistent effort over time.

At the same time, I’ve been reflecting on counsel from Elder Pearson, our Area President, who invited us to consider our discipleship of Jesus Christ. He encouraged us to think specifically about our scripture study habits amongst other things.

As I’ve pondered both experiences, a simple but powerful connection has become clear to me:

Daily scripture study “reps” connect us with our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost—and through that connection, we build spiritual strength.

And we need both.

It’s not just about repetition without connection. We don’t read a single verse each day just to check a box, without thought or reflection.

And it’s not just about occasional connection – turning to God deeply once a month or every few months.

It is the combination that matters: daily, meaningful scripture study that truly connects us with heaven.

I believe this next statement with all my soul:

Daily scripture study that genuinely connects us with heaven activates light in our lives.

I love the scripture found in 3 Nephi 13:22:

The light of the body is the eye; if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.

To me, this means that when our focus is centred on Christ – when our “eye is single” to Him, striving to emulate His character and become more like Him – we will be filled with light and joy.

I promise that this simple practice can change your life. How do I know? Because it has changed mine.

President Graeme Holt

Editor’s Message

As part of our Easter observance, our ward is meeting over Zoom each evening during Holy Week to discuss the Easter Study Guide issued by the Church.

Tonight’s discussion was about Jesus’ teaching to love one another. It was good to hear one another’s thoughts about how we can express love to those around us, and to share experiences of how we have been able to show love, and how we have been shown love by others.

The call reminded me somewhat of the weekly Zoom call the ward used to hold on Sunday evenings during Covid, to discuss the Sunday School lesson for that week.

Memories of those moments are precious, as I recall how we relished the opportunity to connect with friends we hadn’t seen in person for several weeks.

One of the resources the Study Guide directed us to was a talk by Elder Gerrit W Gong titled “No One Sits Alone”.

This is one of my favourite talks from October conference, and it’s certainly my favourite talk by Elder Gong!

For a while now, since experiencing feelings of loneliness at church myself, I’ve made a point of taking a look around the chapel for signs of members being alone or lonely.

I especially take note of any new faces or people I haven’t seen for a while and I do my best to have a chat and make them feel welcome.

One of the questions we were asked tonight was:

What difference would it make to the ward or the community if everyone lived the commandment to love their neighbour?

We don’t have to make grand gestures, but if everyone would just reach out to someone every day and rely on the promptings of the Spirit to know who to reach out to, the world would surely be a different and better place.

Kindness begins with me!

Debbie Singh-Bhatti

Communication Objectives for the Year

Following on from the article last month, when you were introduced to the members of the newly formed stake Communication Council, I’d like to give you a little more information about the goals and objectives that have been identified for the next twelve months.

There may be the opportunity for you personally or your ward to become involved!

The Stake Vision

The stake presidency has shared with us this vision, which forms the basis of everything we are striving to do:

“The Sheffield Stake desires to be known in the community as a place of genuine love, where all are welcomed as children of God.

We seek to be recognised not only for our faith, but for our actions – actively striving to lift, serve and bless those in need.

Our hope is that whenever people think of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they think of a people who love, who serve, and who do good.”

Historically, we as a people have been very good at looking after our own, but maybe have not done so well at reaching out to the wider community – but this is starting to change.

I am aware of many good things already happening in the stake, where members are reaching out to love and serve those not of our faith.

Involvement in local food banks and charities, collecting gifts for sick children, carol singing at care homes, hosting blood transfusion days, running playgroups, supporting the Poppy Appeal and attending Remembrance Day events all happen regularly within our stake.

Some wards are more involved than others, so with this in mind, the stake communication council has come up with a plan that we feel all units can embrace and succeed at. This has been shared with all unit leaders and has been named the 3-2-1 initiative.

3-2-1

In an effort to build relationships and identify opportunities to serve within the community, we are proposing that during 2026, every ward and branch in the stake should do the following:

• Identify 3 opinion leaders with whom to start developing a relationship
• Organise 2 community-facing events that the public and local dignitaries can attend
• Participate in 1 community service project

We know that some units took the opportunity to invite the public and local dignitaries to their Palm Sunday sacrament service.

For any event held at local level, the public can be invited via the Activity Sharing page.

This is a new feature, accessible via LDS Tools or the Church website, where a local event can be made visible to the public by the flick of a button.

Usually, the Bishop will assign a member of the ward to be responsible for managing this resource.

In June, a “service in the community” day has been scheduled in the stake calendar, to take place on the 6th or 13th June. All units are invited to take part, and I would like to encourage you to start planning your involvement now.

Making contact with other churches or community groups, local civic or council leaders, or even politicians might help you identify worthwhile causes that you can support.

There is much, much more that can be done to become involved in the local community, but we are keeping it simple for now. If you’d like help or direction, please get in touch with me or another member of the communication council and we will be more than happy to assist.

It has been gratifying to include a number of articles this month that highlight the good Communication work that has been taking place in the stake over the past few months.

Every time I include information that is Communication related, I will identify it with the stake communication logo. This way, it will be easier for us all to recognise Communication work when it is taking place.

Next month I’ll share with you another aspect of Communication work to help bring the church out of obscurity and to allow our gospel lights to shine so that others “may see [our] good works and glorify [our] Father which is in heaven.”

My Lord

I was asked to give a three-minute talk on the Trial, Crucifixion and Burial of the Saviour. I had no idea how I was to do that.

Then, last week, I happened to see an old notebook from before my mission, and I was inspired to look through it. I came across this poem I wrote in 1979. I had completely forgotten about it.

I don’t believe in coincidences, so I felt guided to read it. I hope you enjoy it.

The sky was dark, the stars were dim,
The Saviour knelt and prayed,
And took upon Him every sin
That mankind might be saved.

And when at last this hour had passed,
He knew His time had come.
The soldiers came and held Him fast,
His followers did run.

In court of law, He stood before
The great Sanhedrin board.
They spat and swore, His robes they tore,
He never said a word.

The dawn now broke, yet never spoke
A word; He stood alone.
Illegal trial brought no denial;
They handed Him to Rome.

Now Pontius Pilate found Him innocent
And said so to the crowd
Awaiting in the square,
Who rent the air with voices loud.

And then the mob began to jeer,
To shake their fist and rod,
While others wept aloud in fear
For Him, the Son of God.

“You, tell me what shall be His fate!”
The nervous Roman cried.
The crowd, as one, roared back in hate,
“He shall be crucified!”

So, with a cross upon His back,
He staggered through the streets,
Among the stones that lined the track
And tore His naked feet.

And then at last He reached the place
Where He was doomed to die,
And there He saw His mother’s face
And heard her softly cry.

His hands upon the cross were pinned,
Cruel thorns bedecked His brow.
The glory in His eyes was dimmed,
His head began to bow.

He spoke but seven times in all,
His voice was scarce a groan.
His Father heard at last His call
And took His Son back home.

The only room a borrowed tomb
To lay His body down.
His mission o’er, He stood in awe
As He received His crown.

Then came the news, the blessed news,
As Mary caught her breath,
Her heart did sing, the King of Kings
At last had conquered death.

How light her heart, how bright her smile,
It almost seemed to say,
Though dark the night, the dawn is bright
On Resurrection Day!

By Brenda Nettleship

Celebrating Easter in a Higher, Holier Way

Two Christmases ago I was prompted to share on social media our family’s Christmas traditions during Advent. Every day for 25 days I posted about a tradition, old or new, that we observed. By the end of it I was exhausted.

I realised that my life leading up to Christmas was too busy, so last year I cut back and allowed myself more time to enjoy the season.

Our family’s Easter traditions exist in stark contrast to our Christmas ones. We do barely anything, but inspired by Elder Gary E. Stevenson’s two talks on the subject of Easter, and Sister Brenda Nettleship’s article sharing how she has implemented his suggestions, I decided to make more of Easter and to establish it as a season rather than a single-day event.

I’ve started fairly small, and I’ve no doubt that our traditions and observance will grow over the years. But here’s what I’ve done this year that is different from previous years.

I’ve decorated the house. Nothing fancy, but a few decorations to remind me that Easter is on its way – a wall hanging here, a wreath there, a tree displaying Jesus’ titles, a few pictures telling the Easter story, a wooden ornament doing the same.

I’ve also invested in some pretty cards with scripture references and discussion questions to hang over the mantlepiece.

In addition to decorations, I’ve set in motion a few family gatherings – a walk on Good Friday, a meal together on Palm Sunday. I cooked lamb, a traditional food symbolic of Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Last year I did an Easter bake of hot cross buns, simnel cake and chocolate crispie buns with chocolate eggs. This year I added Easter biscuits to my repertoire.

In future, I hope to compile a playlist of Easter music to listen to in the weeks leading up to Easter. I’d also like to look for ways to offer greater service to family, friends or community members.

So, by small and simple things are great things brought to pass. I’ve started small, but hopefully the rewards will be great!

Debbie Singh-Bhatti, Worksop Ward

Meet Sister Linda Carlo

When, where and how did you join the church?

I joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1976, a few days after my seventeenth birthday, in Gateshead Ward, Sunderland Stake.

I first heard about the Church when the The Osmonds shared their beliefs. I was invited to attend a Stake Youth Convention by a friend, and I’ve never looked back.

Tell us a little about your family

I am married to my best friend Paul and have two children from my previous marriage. You may know my daughter Michelle Marshall, as she recently served as the Stake Primary President.

Whilst I have an older sister and a younger brother, I’m the only member of my family who is a Church member.

I have six amazing grandchildren.

What is your current and past employment?

I am happily retired, but my work has led me to some interesting jobs:

• Receptionist for a local hospital
• Administrator for local NHS offices
• Schools presenter for the National Children’s Home charity
• Learning Support Assistant in a Primary school
• South Yorks / North Derbyshire Coordinator for Mission Christmas at the Cash for Kids charity
• For the last 24 years of my working life, I worked as a swimming teacher and lesson coordinator

What church callings have you had?

I’ve served as Ward Young Women, Primary and Relief Society President (and counsellor for each auxiliary), and Stake Young Women President.

My other callings include:

• Seminary teacher
• Primary teacher with Paul
• Primary Music Leader
• Temple and Family History consultant

What was your favourite calling and why?

That’s a difficult one to answer. I have loved every one of them because of those I have served, and served with.

But lately, as a Ward Family History Consultant, I have been at my happiest helping others to start or restart their family history, and using FamilySearch to show them how to take their own family to the temple.

I’m excited to share my love of this work in my new Stake calling.

Do you have any hobbies or passions?

• Family history
• Attending the temple
• Walking at least two miles every day
• Cross stitch (I’m currently working on a project which has 360,000 stitches using 150 different colours)
• Making cookies with my grandchildren

Do you have a favourite scripture and why?

I have several, but this is my current favourite from Joseph Smith History 1:25:

“…For I had seen a vision; I knew it, and I knew that God knew it, and I could not deny it, neither dared I do it; at least I knew that by so doing I would offend God, and come under condemnation.”

I recall the power of this scripture that came to me as I was taught by the missionaries as a young teen wanting to know the truth.

What great courage Joseph Smith showed, despite the persecution he faced after his vision.

Our Heavenly Father knows what we know, and we have a sacred responsibility to live true to the witness we have received, just as Joseph did.

How do you stay close to the Saviour?

I find that every time I serve or minister to those around me, I am taking His name upon me and I can feel His love in a very real way.

I especially feel Him close at the temple, and I try and go there as often as possible.

Describe yourself in three words

Enthusiastic, kind, grateful.

What’s the most exciting thing that has happened to you?

Adopting and being sealed to our baby Matthew.

Do you dream about something you would love to do or accomplish?

I am in the very early stages of planning to write my memoir about the lessons I have learned in life, and the blessings I have received by living the gospel.

Would you like to share a message with the sisters?

I feel so honoured and humbled to be called to serve my sisters in the Stake, and I’m really looking forward to getting to know each of you.

I have a great love for the Saviour and pray that my love for His work, especially in temple and family history work, will help and inspire you in some way.

President Russell M. Nelson taught:

“Every time you do anything that helps anyone – on either side of the veil – take a step toward making covenants with God, you are helping to gather Israel.”

Finally, what are some random facts that many people may not know about you?

• I’m an ambassador for the Cash for Kids charity.
• I’m partially deaf, but I wear hearing aids to help me hear.
• I swam competitively as a young teenager and represented County Durham at inter-county level.
• I love to sing alto.
• I won the ‘Best in Show’ trophy for my lemon drizzle cake at the annual Auckley Show last year.
• I love words and can spell almost anything. However, I am hopeless at maths!
• Several years ago I swam 250 miles in 12 months for the Hearing Fund UK charity, and Merrill Merrill Osmondcame with his son Justin, who swam the final mile with me at the Armthorpe pool where I worked.
• I have a very organised approach to life, especially in my callings, but if you saw my study, you would never believe it!

Sister Linda Carlo, newly called Counsellor on the Stake Relief Society Presidency.

Mansfield Ward Host Family History Day

Saturday 28th February saw Mansfield Ward opening its doors for a Family History Day, which was full of interesting activities, including:

Exhibitions

• Old fashioned toys
• Family memorabilia and heirlooms
• Aspects of 18th century life
• Research material
• Period costumes
• Mansfield Ward history

Other Activities

• Open sessions in the FamilySearch Centre
• Old fashioned games and activities for children
• Refreshments

Lectures

• Development of Parish Registers
• Unusual documents for Family Historians

The event was organised by the Relief Society and Elders Quorum presidencies.

Apart from enthusiastic members of the ward, we were joined by Elder and Sister Griffiths, who are Family History missionaries working within our mission.

Everyone involved in the event put their whole heart and soul into their presentations.

Around 80 members and non-members visited the event and had a great time, with many asking if we are going to do this on an annual basis.

One former member of the ward, who left over 50 years ago, travelled from Manchester especially for the event.

Representatives from various local organisations also came along, including U3A, local history groups and family history groups.  

The Messiah’s Gift

From the triumphant entry into Jerusalem
To a cruel cross on Calvary,
From hosannahs to condemnation,
It all happened for you and me.

From the Messiah’s welcome into David’s city
To three days in a borrowed grave,
From heavenly power to meek acceptance,
For me and you He freely gave.

But now with praise and adoration we call Him King,
For He rose and lives — Amen!
The Redeemer of all creation,
So you and I can live again.

Rejoice and praise the Son of God who atoned for us,
He suffered for our sins that night,
And experiencing all our pain,
Through repentance, it all comes right.

We sing all hail to Jesus’ name, praise and honour give
To Him who gave His all for man.
With gratitude we accept His gift.
He rose and so we know we can.

By Dawn Miller, Doncaster Ward

Called to the Temple

Bishop John Mace of the Chesterfield Ward has been called to serve as the First Counsellor on the Preston England Temple Presidency, and Sister Susan Mace as an Assistant to the Matron.

Their three-year service will begin on 1st September.

This call reunites two thirds of the old Sheffield Stake Presidency.  

Wanted: Your Best Chapel Photos!

Each ward of the Church now has its own website.

This is brilliant for activity sharing and having a local presence online for each congregation, but at the moment each website has only a generic image of a chapel. What we’d like is to use a recent attractive photo of your chapel for each ward in the Sheffield Stake.

This can be quite hard to achieve, so here are some questions to consider:

• Is the light right?
• Is the sun shining?
• Is the sky blue?
• Do the clouds look attractive?
• Is the sun behind the spire looking like an angelic visitation?
• Is the grass cut and tidy?
• Are the daffodils out?
• Is the tree blossom out?

In short, we want the best ever photo of your chapel, so please get clicking and send your photos to sheffieldstakenewsletter@gmail.com

By sending your photo(s), you agree to it/them being used for church purposes.

Jeremy Kay, Assistant Stake Communication Director  

Donations Needed for Baby Basics 2026

Baby Basics UK has asked if we might be able to help with the following items that they are constantly in need of.

These can be collected during the course of the year and brought to our Women’s Conference in November, and we’ll deliver them to Baby Basics for distribution to needy families.

Items Needed

• 3–5 yrs cardigans and jumpers
• 3–5 yrs hats, gloves and scarves
• Afro hair products
  (Argan oil shampoo and conditioner from Home Bargains and Poundland is good)
• Children’s Afro hair products
  (Johnsons do a shampoo, Asda “Go Coconuts” range, plus more expensive ranges like Cantu and Child’s Farm)
• Adult body lotion
• Baby lotion
• Good quality second-hand books (charity shops)
• 3–5 yrs trousers and jumpers (charity shops)
• Wellies and good quality shoes size 7–13 junior (charity shops)

There are also lots of sewn items if anyone would like to either sew at home or organise service activities to sew items such as:

• Taggy blankets
• Toiletry bags
• Tote bags
• Bibs

(Sister Carol Rose has a downloadable pattern book for all sewn items which she can forward to you.)

Thank you for all your efforts to donate items to Baby Basics in the past.

They have made good use of everything we have supplied and are very appreciative of our support.

Walking with The Saviour

At the Easter Devotional on Sunday 29 March, around 120 stake members took the chance to walk in the footsteps of the Saviour.

Rooms in the stake centre were decorated to re-create the events of Holy Week, and visitors were able to reflect on Christ’s Atonement and to connect with Him.

Responses from Those Who Attended

“What a fabulous activity it was. For me and my family it was one of the best we’ve been to, really brought the spirit of Easter alive.”

“The Easter devotional was a truly wonderful start to Holy Week. My favourite setting was the Gethsemane room, where we were invited to write down what Jesus means to us.”

“It was fabulous. Really brought the scriptures to life. Thank you.”

“Truly fabulous activity tonight! Everyone was blown away by how much effort everyone had gone to, and it was really interactive for the kids. Well done.”

“Sensational evening, thank you to all who arranged this event for us to enjoy. Very special, very spiritual, thought provoking.”

“Wonderful evening, so beautifully put together to remember every aspect of the greatest event ever told!”

“Such an amazing Easter activity. Has such a lovely spirit. Thank you to all who organised this!!”

Sheffield Primary Children Proud of Yorkshire

2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Sheffield Children’s Hospital and to celebrate, the charity is holding its biggest ever fundraising campaign this summer: Pride of Yorkshire.

This is a sculpture trail featuring 300 life-sized lions, sponsored and paid for by local businesses and community groups, in the hope of raising £2.8 million for the hospital.

Leaders and around fifteen children from Sheffield Ward 3 Primary, led by Sister Lara Hoole, decided to get involved, and last September they got to work raising the minimum £950 in order to adopt a lion cub.

The children ran the equivalent of a marathon around a Sheffield park, finally raising more than £1,400 from sponsors.

They received the lion cub a month ago, ready for them to start decorating. It was given a Latter-day Saint update, showcasing the theme: Families can be together forever.

The Primary children helped apply the base coat using handprints to decorate, and the design was completed by ward member Tim Stanton.

The Ward 3 lion cub will take its place along the trail in public spaces from June to September, at the end of which it will be returned to the Primary children.

A trail will be published, giving all the chance to admire the work not only of our Primary children, but also other community groups and local professional artists.

Village Ventures Update

Although we didn’t manage to update last month, it wasn’t because we weren’t busy. There’s always lots happening, as you can see!

One photograph shows one of the wheelchairs that we send on a regular basis to Ukraine.

Last week we donated 1,000 Euros to help this fire engine reach its destination in Ukraine. It will be deployed in Zaporizhzhia, where we pray it will save and protect lives.

The other photograph is the front cover of the small book of photographs taken at last year’s cataract surgery programme.

Whilst there last September I was approached to see if we would be willing to return this year. I felt I had no option but to offer our services again, seeing the great need out there.

So for the next couple of months we have to concentrate on raising funds for the cataract surgery programme that will be taking place in Ayoun el Atrous, Mauritania.

Our small team of doctors has committed to examine at least one thousand patients and operate on at least five hundred.

It’s a tall order and very costly, but I know with faith in Heavenly Father all things are possible.

Pam Young, Sheffield Third Ward  

The Basics of Home Storage

Hello brothers and sisters,

All of my life, I have been aware of the counsel to build and maintain a home storage of food and other essentials. It is something that we perhaps don’t hear as much about these days, but it is in no way less important than it was.

Within the Gospel Topics on self-reliance we are taught:

Key home storage principles include the storage of food, the storage of water, and the storage of other necessities based on individual and family needs, all because ‘the best storehouse’ is the home, which becomes the ‘most accessible reserve in times of need.’

The last few years have taught us how world events can cause volatility when it comes to food prices and availability.

But our possible future need for a food storage might have nothing to do with world events, but may be due to a personal or family situation. Self-reliance is all about preparing for the “what ifs” in life.

I have known people who have faithfully maintained a food storage and never had a need for it themselves. They have, however, been able to use it to bless the lives of others.

Whilst the counsel to maintain a home storage hasn’t changed, the emphasis about what to store has shifted slightly over the years. We have been counselled to store what we eat.

If you haven’t started a food storage yet, then focusing on a 3 day / 72 hour storage could be a good start, and from there you could gradually expand it further.

I hope the information below and on the next two pages is of use to you as you focus on becoming more temporally prepared.

Tara Gill, Stake Welfare and Self Reliance Specialist

Welfare & Self Reliance

Small Monthly Steps Toward Being Prepared for Life
Month 3: Food – 3-Day Supply

The Goal

Have an emergency food supply that will meet the needs of your household without outside help.

An emergency food supply doesn’t need to sit on a shelf, ready for a disaster to strike (although it can). It can be part of the food you eat every day.

In This Issue:

• Food Storage Plan
• 72 Hour Supply
• Frozen food
• Perishable food
• If you have no power
• Remember special dietary needs

The Key to a Good Food Plan

• Buy ahead of time
• Replace items before they run out
• Buy items when they are on sale
• A large duffle bag or plastic tub with a lid makes a great storage place for an emergency food supply
• Make sure your family, including pets, will have what they need when disaster strikes

Step 1: Buy a Three-Day Emergency Food Supply for Your Household

Put aside a three-day supply of food for disasters.

You probably have a better idea than anyone else how much food you and your family members would need for three days.

Follow the BUS rule to help you.

BUS stands for Balance, Usability, and Shelf-Life.

1. Balance

You may already buy food that provides a balanced diet for your family.

A balanced diet includes a variety of foods from each of the basic food groups.

This is especially important for people with certain health conditions.

Also include:

• High energy foods (such as nuts and protein bars)
• Comfort foods (such as graham crackers or chocolate)

2. Usability

Choose items that don’t need to be cooled, heated, or need a lot of water.

Examples include:

• Canned or dried meat
• Dry cereal
• Canned vegetables

Make sure you have a manual can opener if you plan to use canned goods.

3. Shelf Life

• Look at the expiration date listed on the food item.
• Use and replace foods before the expiration date.

72 Hour Packs

Look After the Food You Already Have

Take steps to make sure food in your refrigerator and freezer will stay safe.

During an extended power outage, temperatures in your fridge and freezer will begin to rise, even if the doors stay closed. As the temperature rises, harmful bacteria may begin to grow on your food.

If the temperature in your fridge stays above 5°C (41°F) for more than four hours, perishable food items may be unsafe to eat, including:

• Milk
• Lunch meat
• Mayonnaise-based salads
• Poultry items
• Leftovers

If the temperature in your freezer stays above 5°C (41°F) for more than one to two days, food may be unsafe to eat.

Food that still contains ice crystals should be safe.

Always check the colour and odour of food, particularly meat, when it is thawed.

If it is questionable, throw it out (making sure it is discarded where animals cannot get to it).

Take Steps Now to Keep Perishable Food Safe

• Install a thermometer in your fridge and freezer
• If you anticipate a power outage, such as during a winter storm, reduce the temperature of your fridge and freezer
• The colder your food is, the more time it takes to thaw
• Keep containers of ice in your freezer to keep the temperature down

When the Power Goes Out

• Cover the fridge or freezer in newspapers and blankets
• Keep vents clear in case the freezer starts operating again
• Avoid opening the door to the fridge or freezer

If you do not know the temperature of your fridge, or if the fridge was off for more than four hours, the food should be discarded.

Eating perishable food that has not been kept cold can cause food poisoning, even if it is refrozen or cooked.

When in Doubt, Throw It Out!

Remember Special Dietary Needs

Make sure you can meet any special dietary needs in your household.

Some people are on special diets for health reasons. There can be serious effects if the right food is not available during a disaster.

If you use special equipment, like a blender, food scale, or feeding tubes, make sure you take those with you.

Think about keeping extra equipment at a friend or relative’s home in case you have to evacuate.

Talk to your healthcare provider or a nutritionist about nonperishable menu options that can be used if you cannot get to a grocery store, or that can be prepared at an emergency shelter.

Keep a description of your medical condition and the diet in your emergency kit.

Final Thought

Bishop H. David Burton taught:

“The first thing to do is to begin. The second is to continue. It doesn’t matter how fast we get there so much as that we begin and continue according to our abilities.”

Called to Serve

Service Missionaries (Adult)

Elder Philip Aldred, Mansfield Ward, September 2023—August 2025

Sister Aylish Aldred, Mansfield Ward, September 2023—August 2025

Sister Sharon Falkner, Doncaster Ward, April 2024 – Chaplain

Elder David Dewey, Doncaster Ward December, 2023 – Chaplain

Church Employment opportunities in the UK

Following is a list of current employment opportunities available within the church in the UK.

Other employment and volunteer opportunities around the world, along with further details of each vacancy, can be found at the web address below or by going through resources on www.churchofjesuschrist.org

Position	Type	Location	Closing Date
MTC Teacher	Temporary Part-Time	Preston	31 Dec 2026
MTC Teacher (Infield Mentor)	Temporary Part-Time	United Kingdom (Remote)	29 Sep 2026
Financial Analyst	Permanent Full Time	High Wycombe	10 Apr 2026
Family History Manager	Permanent Full Time	United Kingdom (Remote)	11 Apr 2026
Assistant, Staff	Permanent Full Time	United Kingdom (Remote)	11 Apr 2026
Project Coordinator	Permanent Full Time	United Kingdom (Remote)	11 Apr 2026

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